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2017 Kia Optima consumer reviews

$22,200 starting MSRP
side view of 2017 Optima Kia
(245 reviews)
96% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.8
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.8
  • Exterior 4.9
  • Reliability 4.8
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Vroom VROOM (SXL)

Traded my wife's Sorento for a Sedona (to increase our 'grandkid-hauling' capabilities) so I traded my Sorento for this pocket-rocket because...well, because Grandmaw says PawPaw can't get a motorcycle!! Hit 'ECO' and it's a decent little zippy luxurious small sedan with tons of cool features Hit 'Sport' (withOUT Grandmaw) and memories of my old Sportster return...WOW!!! Performance loses 1/2 star because it's fwd vs awd (or at least rear-to-front transfer). Interior Design loses1/2 star because the console buttons position should be switched with the 'square hole' to increase visibility/decrease amount of 'head cranking' it takes to look down to read them, takes eyes off road...and when you're spee.. er, I meant to say "obeying all traffic laws", that millisecond can be difference between a fun drive or getting scraped off the back-end of another/slower car!! Exterior Styling is beautiful, easily 4 1/2 stars (but gotta lose a half star for no foglights)

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Just a all around good and comfortable car

I love every thing about this car. Gas milage leg room front and back, color and it rides smooth. Very comfortable

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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kia optima exl

Very nice interior, exceptional audio with the limited package and very comfortable seats. All seats including back are heated as well as heated stearing wheel and ventilated front seats. Its very comfortable and drives well for a 2.4 in sport mode.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable and Sporty all in one

Beautiful car. Pearl white with black interior makes it look super sporty. The 3 drive mode will fit your mood for that moment or day. It?s rides so smooth I don?t recommend if you have a heavy foot. Or I do. It?s just an amazing car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Car!

I previously owned a 2012 Kia Optima Sx Turbo and loved it. Replaced it with a 2017 Kia Optima SX Turbo and am loving everything about it also.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable , comfort.

Love the ride the comfort the options that are available a great the only thing I wish I would have gotten was the remote start , and it?s coming .

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Second Kia Optima I?ve purchased!

I purchased one in 2007 and ten years later I purchased another one. I love it and it handles nicely. I would like more cushion for the driver seat, then I might fall asleep. Love it!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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As good or better than my last Optima, just love

Because of my age, technology is quickly out-pacing me, but love it just the same <3...heated steering wheel, seat, side-view...lane departure!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Wonderful inside and out

This car offers all of the technology to be up-to-date while still giving the secure feeling of safety and the "old reliable car", you get the looks, luxury and the substance and value !

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Outstanding automobile

A pleasure to drive, luxurious features greater and improved turning radius, love all the options at hand!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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